Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes Indonesia’s Tanimbar Islands region, geophysics agency says, Asia News
17 Jul
Science & Technology

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes Indonesia’s Tanimbar Islands region, geophysics agency says, Asia News

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An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck off the coast of Indonesia's Tanimbar Islands region on Monday (July 14), the country's geophysics agency said, adding there was no tsunami potential. The quake was at a depth of 98km, the agency said. The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported that the quake was of 6.8 magnitude and at a depth of 10km. Tremors were felt in several small towns in eastern Indonesia, the agency said. There was no immediate reports of damage, said Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency. Indonesia straddles the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, a highly seismically active zone, where different plates on the Earth's crust meet and create a large number of earthquakes and volcanic activity. ]
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Accurate Age Predictions are Possible Using as Few as 50 DNA Molecules: Study
17 Jul
Science & Technology

Accurate Age Predictions are Possible Using as Few as 50 DNA Molecules: Study

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Using deep learning networks analyzing DNA methylation patterns, scientists at Hebrew University achieved chronological age (defined as the amount of time since birth) predictions with a median accuracy of 1.36-1.7 years for individuals under 50. Their results appear in the journal Cell Reports.Using ultra-deep sequencing of>300 blood samples from healthy individuals, we show that age-dependent methylation changes occur regionally across clusters of CpG sites either stochastically or in a coordinated block-like manner. Image credit: Ochana et al., doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2025.115958.“It turns out that the passage of time leaves measurable marks on our DNA,” said Hebrew University’s Professor Tommy Kaplan. “Our model decodes those marks with astonishing precision.” “The secret lies in how our DNA changes over time through a process called methylation — the chemical ‘tagging’ of DNA by methyl group (CH3).” “By zooming in on just two key...
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Woman discovered she was added to husband’s business loan when she was called to repay it
17 Jul
Business News

Woman discovered she was added to husband’s business loan when she was called to repay it

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Business Navigation for News Categories Financial Services Complaints Ltd received 1469 complaints in the year to June 30. (File photo) Photo: IGOR STEVANOVIC / SCIENCE PHOTOA woman who discovered she had been added as a guarantor on her husband's business loan without her knowledge or consent complained to Financial Services Complaints Ltd (FSCL) when the business defaulted and she was called on to repay it. It was one of 1469 complaints received by the scheme in the year to...
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Botswana: Could Immigration Be the Answer for Botswana’s Skills Gap?
17 Jul
Business News

Botswana: Could Immigration Be the Answer for Botswana’s Skills Gap?

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Business BUSINESS WITH BKAs Botswana approaches its sixth decade of independence, the nation finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with a significant issue that threatens its economic trajectory: a growing skills deficit. While the country has made notable strides in education and development, the migration of entrepreneurship and critical skills has created a gap that could stymie future growth and prosperity. In light of these challenges, the question remains: could immigration provide a viable solution to Botswana's skills shortage?The Historical Context: Migration of SkillsSince gaining independence in 1966, Botswana has focused heavily on building a robust economy, primarily supported by its diamond mining industry. The influx of foreign teachers from the early 1970s to the late 2000s played a crucial role in developing Botswana's education system, which is now regarded as one of the pillars...
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